Oman Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 Draws 3,000+ Visitors to Muscat
The Oman Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 concluded on February 5 at Muscat's OCEC, bringing together over 3,000 visitors and 100+ exhibitors to explore AI's transformative potential across Omani industries.
The largest AI exhibition in the Sultanate of Oman wrapped up this week, as the Oman Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 concluded on February 5, 2026, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat. The two-day event attracted over 3,000 visitors and featured more than 100 exhibitors, making it a landmark gathering for AI innovation in the country.
šÆ Summit Highlights
According to the event organizer The Future Event, as documented on 10times.com and the official Oman AI Expo website, the summit ran from February 4-5, 2026, focusing on the rapidly evolving fields of IT and technology, particularly artificial intelligence.
The event brought together world-class AI solution providers to meet and connect with Omani enterprises, government entities, MSMEs, educational institutes, and all industry sectors. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from world-renowned speakers delivering thought-provoking industry keynote presentations and participating in panel discussions about the future of AI and its current impact in the Sultanate of Oman.
š By the Numbers:
- 3,000+ visitors
- 100+ exhibitors
- Multiple keynote presentations
- Panel discussions featuring industry experts
š Context: National AI Transformation
The summit takes place against the backdrop of Oman's ambitious National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies, which runs from 2024 until the end of 2026. According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, His Excellency Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, announced that this program comes within the framework of Oman Vision 2040.
The national program aims to position information and communication technology as one of the key sectors driving the national economy, serving as an upgrade to the Executive Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies launched in 2022.
The program is built on three main pillars:
- Enhancing and Adopting AI in Economic and Developmental Sectors to improve service quality and achieve operational efficiency
- Localizing AI Technologies by building local capacities, encouraging public-private partnerships, and promoting R&D
- AI Applications Governance through establishing legislative and regulatory frameworks for safe and ethical AI use
According to the Ministry, these initiatives are expected to increase the contribution of the digital economy to Oman's GDP to 10% by 2040, compared to 2% in 2021.
š” Why It Matters for Muscat
The Oman Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 represents more than just a technology conferenceāit's a crucial platform for accelerating the nation's AI transformation goals. By bringing together over 3,000 stakeholders from government, business, education, and industry, the event created opportunities for knowledge transfer, partnership development, and investment attraction that are essential for achieving Vision 2040 objectives.
šÆ Strategic Importance:
With Oman aspiring to be among the top 50 countries in the Government AI Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights, events like this summit play a vital role in building the ecosystem, talent pool, and technological infrastructure needed to compete globally in artificial intelligence.
The timing is particularly significant as Oman has recently launched major AI initiatives including the Omani Language Model "Maeen," the National Open Data Portal, and the AI Studio. These programs require the exact type of collaboration and knowledge-sharing that the summit facilitatesāconnecting world-class solution providers with local enterprises and government entities seeking to implement AI technologies.
For Muscat specifically, hosting the largest AI exhibition in the Sultanate reinforces the capital's position as the nation's technology hub and demonstrates the city's capacity to convene international experts and showcase Omani innovation on a significant scale.
š® Looking Ahead
As the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies continues through 2026, events like the Oman AI Summit will be essential for maintaining momentum in the country's digital transformation journey. The successful conclusion of this year's summit, with its impressive attendance figures and diverse exhibitor base, suggests growing interest and investment in Oman's AI sector.
With initiatives supporting AI-focused tech startups, encouraging investments in new AI data centers, and supporting factories with modern technologies, the foundation is being laid for Oman to emerge as a regional leader in artificial intelligence adoption and innovation.
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